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In honor of Black History Month, ACS CAN speaks to long-time volunteer Heddie Sumpter

28 de Febrero de 2019
Nacional

For Black History Month, ACS CAN is highlighting Heddie Sumpter, a long-time ACS CAN and American Cancer Society (ACS) volunteer who is passionate about advocacy work, especially in African American communities. Heddie first became a volunteer with ACS in 1989 through her work with ACS’s Black Public Education Committee. Since

Cancer Advocates Oppose Bill to Fund Cancer Research that Advances Big Tobacco’s Dangerous Agenda

26 de Febrero de 2019
Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK – Tomorrow, the Arkansas House Rules Committee is scheduled to hear House Bill 1565. While this bill’s stated purpose, funding for the pursuit of National Cancer Institute designation for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is laudable, it achieves this aim by undercutting effective tobacco control

ACS CAN Publishes Op-ed on "Dangers in the food deserts"

26 de Febrero de 2019
Nueva York

Danger in the food deserts Access to affordable healthy options should be a right of all New Yorkers BY MARK LEVINE AND MICHAEL DAVOLI PUBLISHED FEB 26, 2019 AT 3:00 PM (UPDATED FEB 26, 2019) In his annual State of the City address earlier this month, Mayor Bill

Texas Advocates March in Support of Cancer Research & Prevention Program

26 de Febrero de 2019
Texas

More than 150 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates rallied near the steps of the Texas State House to show their support for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), a program that is fostering breakthroughs in cancer research and prevention.

Leading Health Organizations Make the Case for Tobacco 21

26 de Febrero de 2019
Nueva York

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids today kicked off a campaign to present 21 reasons to each New York State lawmaker on the importance of enacting legislation to prohibit the sale of tobacco to those younger than 21. One message presented in compelling graphic form will be delivered each day. This legislation is commonly referred to as Tobacco 21.

Public Health Group Praises Sen. Shane Reeves and Rep. Bob Ramsey for Introducing Legislation to Increase the Tobacco Age of Sale to 21

25 de Febrero de 2019
Tennessee

Nashville, TN – February 25, 2019 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends Sen. Shane Reeves and Rep. Bob Ramsey for introducing legislation that will prohibit the sale of all tobacco products including electronic smoking devices to anyone under 21. Emily Ogden, director of government

ACS CAN testifies at NYC Council hearing on healthy restaurant kids menu legislation

25 de Febrero de 2019
Nueva York

Testimony of American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to the New York City Council Health Committee February 25, 2019 • New York, NY Chair Levine and members of the Health Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Michael Davoli and I

Carthage cervical cancer survivor advocates for the end of the disease worldwide

24 de Febrero de 2019
Missouri

Cervical cancer survivor advocates for end of the disease

Tobacco 21

22 de Febrero de 2019
Virginia

Governor Northam has signed a bill into law that will prohibit anyone under the age of 21 from purchasing tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. Although ACS CAN applauds our state legislators for their desire to prevent kids from using tobacco, we did not support this legislation. ACS CAN's work on this